Essays about: "institutional transition"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 129 essays containing the words institutional transition.

  1. 6. EU Taxonomy from the Perspective of Investors

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Agnes Isaksson; Ismira Hodžić; [2023]
    Keywords : EU Taxonomy; Investors; Investment Decisions; Sustainable Investments; Sustainability Reporting; SFDR; CSRD; Asymmetric Information; Legitimacy Theory;

    Abstract : To redirect capital flows towards sustainable investments, the European Union (EU) has implemented the EU Taxonomy, a classification system with definitions for sustainable economic activities. The Taxonomy constitutes a part of the European Green Deal, which is an initiative to transition the EU towards sustainability and competitiveness. READ MORE

  2. 7. The circular economy transition in Sweden: A study of institutional constraints

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Javiera Ortega Zepeda; [2023]
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    Abstract : The degradation of natural ecosystems, through biodiversity loss and resource depletion, has led to the emergence of circular economy (CE), a novel production model focused on circular flows of materials. Sweden, known for its progressive environmental policies, has since 2016 developed a circular economy policy in accordance with the European Union’s (EU) policies and its own initiative. READ MORE

  3. 8. Towards a Green Workforce: Assessing Green Job Preparation in Panamanian and Costa Rican Universities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Julius Ulrich; [2023]
    Keywords : Panama; Costa Rica; Universities; Education for Green Jobs; Education for Sustainable Development; Green Transition; Green Skills; Triple Planetary Crises; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The triple planetary crisis exerts high pressure on countries to transform their current economic system. The transition to a green economy is not only necessary to ensure sustainable development but also essential for countries to remain economically competitive. READ MORE

  4. 9. The Transition Towards Zero Emission: A qualitative study on how the use of a sustainability control system in a transportation company is affected by co-existing demands

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Paula Peters; Siri Valentin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability control; Sustainability control systems; Institutional logics; Situation-specific compromises;

    Abstract : This paper explores how the use of sustainability control systems (SCS) is impacted by the presence of co-existing demands in an organization operating in the transport industry. As sustainability is becoming an integrated part of organizational strategy, this study argues that understanding the impact of co-existing demands on the use of SCS can enhance our understanding of its complexity and how to grasp its full potential. READ MORE

  5. 10. Diversifying a Real Estate Portfolio Through Infrastructure Investment : An Interview Study of Opportunities and Challenges in the Nordics

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Carl Jussi-Pekka; Pontus Grundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Real Assets; Infrastructure Investments; Nordic Infrastructure; Barriers; Opportunities; Real Estate; Reala tillgångar; Infrastrukturinvesteringar; Nordisk Infrastruktur; Barriärer; Möjligheter; Fastigheter;

    Abstract : Since the financial crisis infrastructure has become an increasingly attractive asset class for investors, especially among financial institutions, who recognize the value of diversification opportunities within infrastructure. In parallel with the emergence of infrastructure as an investable asset class, the global financial turbulence has generated even greater incentives for investors to diversify their portfolios with infrastructure, as the asset class exhibits characteristics to navigate in a more challenging economic environment. READ MORE